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5.2.23
Hi 5th/6th Grade BHA Families!
Today we covered our final lesson in Science, Moving Pictures! We had fun creating our own "moving pictures" using post-it notes. They will all be on display at Open House. Then we attentively listed to final presentations where we learned about the Golden Gate Bridge, Hollywood, Covid-19, and many other cool and interesting US events, people, and landmarks. In our last class of the day, IEW, we learned our final stylistic technique in writing, the "very short sentence" or VSS for short. It was such an exciting day!
PLEASE NOTE: Next week we'll be doing a SPECIAL PROJECT during Science, so I've moved the due date for year end Science presentations to MAY 16, however I did ask for a few student volunteers to present next week so we don't run out of time on the 16th. Thank you Natalie, Sophia, Miah G, Ethan, and Andy for volunteering to present NEXT WEEK.
Lastly, a huge thanks to all the Students and families who blessed me today with kind words, cards, and unexpected gifts for Teacher Appreciation Day. You made my day! It's been a complete honor and the very best gift for me to be able to spend each Tuesday morning with your wonderful sons and daughters! I have enjoyed getting to know each one of them and I pray they each feel their walk with the Lord has been strengthened and encouraged because of the time we spend together.
Blessings,
Mrs. AyalaHA FYI
P.S. Our end of year Class Raffle is approaching. This is when the Students "cash" in their bank book points for raffle tickets and get a chance to earn some really cool prizes. I am asking for donations of items I can raffle off. It can be anything from a $5 In-N-Out Gift Card to a board game to some cool books or anything else you know your child and their friends would enjoy. Please email me at magda.ayala.branches@gmail.com or text me at 617.901.7722 with what you will be able to donate. I need all donations by NEXT WEEK, May 9th. Your help would be so appreciated and would ensure the Students have an enjoyable and memorable end of year experience. A big thanks to those of you who have already donated such wonderful items. I am so thankful for you!!
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Calendar Announcements
We have been officially invited to stay at FVC for the 2023-2024 school year. We will be back for school on Mondays and Tuesdays. Thursday students will be moved to Mondays. More details about the coming year will be announced soon.
5/2 & 5/4, 9:00-10:30am, BHA Family Informational Meeting, register HERE.
5/2 & 5/4, Chick -Fil-A Glendora Fundraiser, 6am-9pm
5/5, Park Day @1-3pm at San Dimas Canyon Park
5/9, Campus Preview Day, more info HERE.
5/12, Branches Performing Arts “La Fiesta” end of year show, make a donation HERE.
5/19, Branches Open House & Senior Graduation
5/23 & 5/25, Last day of school, Kinder promotions & 8th grade promotion in the sanctuary.
5/23 & 25 @12pm, End of the Year Fiesta Potluck (Tuesday sign-up HERE) & (Thursday sign-up HERE). NO AFTERNOON ENRICHMENT CLASSES. All students must be picked at 12pm or have a parent with them during the potluck.
Field trips sign-ups and/or payment, click HERE.
5/19 & 5/26, La County Fair Kids Tickets, RSVP for tickets on the fair website, HERE.
6/9-6/11 Summer San Diego KOA Family Camping, make your reservation HERE by 5/1/23.
**Please help keep the Campus clean by picking up any trash you see in the parking lots, courtyard, playground, etc. This is an important part of keeping a healthy and thriving relationship with the church! Thank you in advance.**
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Recap
Recap
Opened class with a devotional on Proverbs 16:32, "Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city." We discussed different translations and the wisdom of using self-control in situations that might frustrate or upset us, and I challenged the Students to be on alert this week of possible temptations to be angry or quick-tempered. I asked them to pause, take a breather, and repeat "Christ in me," to diffuse the situation. I will pray that the Students will remember this devotion as the week progresses! Bea then lovingly opened the class in prayer.
We reviewed our final lesson, Moving Pictures, which included a video on 3D movies and a presentation from Israel on the Lego Minecraft Stop Motion picture he and Jonlucca created for the talent show.
We also worked on creating "motion pictures" with post-it notes.
I answered any last minute questions about our final Science Projects which are now due MAY 16th! *THIS IS A DATE CHANGE!*
Reviewed homework & then dismissed class for recess.
Science Homework
Science Homework
Recommended
Recommended
(note: all vocabulary words can be found in the glossary located on pages 388 - 390)
Complete this TWO PAGE FINAL EXAM. This is an Open Book / Open Notes EXAM, but try to answer questions without referring to the book and your notes so you can really test your knowledge! Bring to class next week for credit.
Continue working on your year-end Science Project, due IN TWO WEEKS... MAY 16TH! *This is a date change!*
Additional Assignments for Further Understanding
Additional Assignments for Further Understanding
None
As a reminder, homework is not mandatory. These homework assignments are provided for those families who wish to use these Branches classes as COMPLETE curriculum. The "Recommended" assignments are also very helpful for understanding and participation during class time. The "Additional Assignments for Further Understanding" are for anyone who wants to explore the subjects further.
AMERICAN History
AMERICAN History
Recap
Recap
We started class with the Pledge of Allegiance, the Armor of God, and then Sebastien eagerly opened the class in prayer.
We enjoyed Final Presentations from all our Students! They all did so well. I took some photos which are below and asked video'd. If you would like your Student's video, please let me know!
Dismissed class for recess.
American History Homework
American History Homework
Recommended
Recommended
Read Epilogue, pp. 199-200
Work on your Team's History timeline assignment. Please refer to this sheet for your Team's responsibility and an image suggestion. We will work more on this in class over the next few weeks but please begin at home. Remember to please bring whatever work you have done at home to class each week. Team Captain's, please take the lead on your Team's drawing!
Additional Assignment
None
As a reminder, homework is not mandatory. These homework assignments are provided for those families who wish to use these Branches classes as COMPLETE curriculum. The "Recommended" assignments are also very helpful for understanding and participation during class time. The "Additional Assignments for Further Understanding" are for anyone who wants to explore the subjects further.
IEW
IEW
Recap
Recap
I shared school announcements before diving into the lesson.
Natalie, Addison and Zoe each read their "Great Bear Constellation" compositions, as Students listened for dress-ups and stylistic techniques.
We reviewed Lesson 25, Milky Way, which included our final stylistic technique, #6 VSS (Very Short Sentence) and reading the source texts.
I reminded Students that PART 2 of their PERSONAL LETTER FINAL PROJECT is due NEXT WEEK, 5/9!
Natalie kindly opened our final prayer of the day and I closed it by lifting up each of the Student's praise reports and prayer requests! Dismissed for the day.
IEW Homework
IEW Homework
Recommended
Recommended
Complete Style Practice on pages 191-192
If you didn’t finish in class, complete the fused KWO on p. 189.
Begin writing one paragraph. Follow the checklist.
When you reach the end of the fused outline, create a clincher sentence that repeats or reflects the key words placed on the topic line beside the Roman Numeral I.
Finish writing your 1 paragraph report.
Check off each item on the checklist as you complete it. Highlight or bold two or three key words that repeat or reflect in the topic and clincher sentences. Create a catchy title.
Turn in your rough draft to your editor with the completed checklist attached.
When your editor hands back your rough draft, make the needed changes.
Paperclip the checklist, final draft, rough draft, and KWO together. Hand them all in next week for credit.
FINALIZE Personal Letter, Part 2. Refer to pp. 211-215. Part 2 is due NEX WEEK 5/9!
Additional Credit for Further Understanding
Additional Credit for Further Understanding
None
As a reminder, homework is not mandatory. These homework assignments are provided for those families who wish to use these Branches classes as COMPLETE curriculum. The "Recommended" assignments are also very helpful for understanding and participation during class time. The "Additional Assignments for Further Understanding" are for anyone who wants to explore the subjects further.
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